Adult only wedding except ur own kids

We were invited to a wedding that says "adult only reception" on the invitation. I was a little surprised by that considering the bride had a toddler and she has 4 additional kids in the wedding party. Obviously these 5 kids will be at the reception, so I just assumed the wedding would be kid friendly. I personally don't care, I'm not one of those "if my kid isn't invited then I'm not going" people. But I'm sure there are people that would be offended if they paid for a babysitter only to see 5 kids there. Plus this bride is the type to want to bring her kid everywhere and probably wouldn't go if the situation is reversed. So do u think its hypocritical? Would u assume that someone with a child would have a child friendly wedding?

We were invited to a wedding that says "adult only reception" on the invitation. I was a little surprised by that considering the bride had a toddler and she has 4 additional kids in the wedding party. Obviously these 5 kids will be at the reception, so I just assumed the wedding would be kid friendly. I personally don't care, I'm not one of those "if my kid isn't invited then I'm not going" people. But I'm sure there are people that would be offended if they paid for a babysitter only to see 5 kids there. Plus this bride is the type to want to bring her kid everywhere and probably wouldn't go if the situation is reversed. So do u think its hypocritical? Would u assume that someone with a child would have a child friendly wedding?

I wouldn't say it was obvious that the children will be at the wedding reception - the last few weddings I have been to, and even my own, there were children in the wedding party. They were present at the ceremony, for the first part of the photos and then they were not around for the reception.

I wouldn't say it was obvious that the children will be at the wedding reception - the last few weddings I have been to, and even my own, there were children in the wedding party. They were present at the ceremony, for the first part of the photos and then they were not around for the reception.

When I got married I had only my kids and nieces and nephew there. No other kids! My 2yo and 6yo nephew left at 8, my older nieces and my kids ( 9-13) danced the night away! I didn't even consider allowing other children there, just my immediate family. It was only 4 kids, so not that many anyways.

When I got married I had only my kids and nieces and nephew there. No other kids! My 2yo and 6yo nephew left at 8, my older nieces and my kids ( 9-13) danced the night away! I didn't even consider allowing other children there, just my immediate family. It was only 4 kids, so not that many anyways.

We were invited to a wedding for DH's boss. The couple has a daughter together and the bride has a daughter from a previous relationship. I was surprised they're having a child free wedding/reception based solely on the fact they have kids.

We were invited to a wedding for DH's boss. The couple has a daughter together and the bride has a daughter from a previous relationship. I was surprised they're having a child free wedding/reception based solely on the fact they have kids.

I had the same rule at my own wedding. If every guest brought their children, we would have been broke and there wouldn't have been enough room. My 4 little cousins were there because they were part of the wedding party, and anyone who got upset by that can suck it. It's her wedding, she can invite who she wants.

I had the same rule at my own wedding. If every guest brought their children, we would have been broke and there wouldn't have been enough room. My 4 little cousins were there because they were part of the wedding party, and anyone who got upset by that can suck it. It's her wedding, she can invite who she wants.

Maybe she is having/paying a babysitter to care for her children at the reception? I have been to weddings where the bride had "child care" set up in another room with lots of activities. It gives the parents a break for a bit. I don't feel children belong at a wedding/reception, unless directly related to the bride/groom. I prefer to leave my children at home instead of taking them to a wedding. You cannot put a child into an "adult environment" and expect them to behave as an adult.

Maybe she is having/paying a babysitter to care for her children at the reception? I have been to weddings where the bride had "child care" set up in another room with lots of activities. It gives the parents a break for a bit. I don't feel children belong at a wedding/reception, unless directly related to the bride/groom. I prefer to leave my children at home instead of taking them to a wedding. You cannot put a child into an "adult environment" and expect them to behave as an adult.

This is the bride and groom's day and if they want to share with their children and not others it is totally ok. I'm thinking this invitation was sent out to avoid having to deal with one or some specifically difficult children in the family or circle of friends.

This is the bride and groom's day and if they want to share with their children and not others it is totally ok. I'm thinking this invitation was sent out to avoid having to deal with one or some specifically difficult children in the family or circle of friends.

I agree w a no kid wedding!!!! Noone wants to hear whiney, bratty kids during a wedding or the reception. Leave the kids home!!!! Plus what kid what to sit through a wedding anyways? And what parents want to deal w that during a wedding? I never understood why parents would wanna bring their kids anyways. All wedding should be kid free!

I agree w a no kid wedding!!!! Noone wants to hear whiney, bratty kids during a wedding or the reception. Leave the kids home!!!! Plus what kid what to sit through a wedding anyways? And what parents want to deal w that during a wedding? I never understood why parents would wanna bring their kids anyways. All wedding should be kid free!

I understand what you're saying. I'd have no one to watch my dd, because anybody I'd trust would be at the reception too lol kids were allowed at my wedding and they tore up rented decorations, center pieces and wouldn't leave me alone because they thought I was a princess (sweet, but only cute for a little while). I ended up caring for other people's kids at my reception and they interrupted every one of my dances! As much as you'd like people to manage their own kids, they usually don't. I think it's a better safe than sorry tactic.

I understand what you're saying. I'd have no one to watch my dd, because anybody I'd trust would be at the reception too lol kids were allowed at my wedding and they tore up rented decorations, center pieces and wouldn't leave me alone because they thought I was a princess (sweet, but only cute for a little while). I ended up caring for other people's kids at my reception and they interrupted every one of my dances! As much as you'd like people to manage their own kids, they usually don't. I think it's a better safe than sorry tactic.

I had 6 children at my wedding; my 3 nieces and 3 nephews. No other children were invited. They are family, no need for me to pay for everyone else's children at what is an adult and a family affair. I would never expect to bring my child along as a guest to a friends wedding! The only exception I would have made was my bridesmaid's 4 month old, as of course he wouldn't have been an actual "guest". But, she arranged child care and left the reception a bit early to get back home to him.

I had 6 children at my wedding; my 3 nieces and 3 nephews. No other children were invited. They are family, no need for me to pay for everyone else's children at what is an adult and a family affair. I would never expect to bring my child along as a guest to a friends wedding! The only exception I would have made was my bridesmaid's 4 month old, as of course he wouldn't have been an actual "guest". But, she arranged child care and left the reception a bit early to get back home to him.

I think it's still ok to have your kids there if you are the bride. I just wouldn't go because its hard to find a babysitter and pay for them to go to a wedding. Most weddings I have gone to aren't that much fun anyways.

I think it's still ok to have your kids there if you are the bride. I just wouldn't go because its hard to find a babysitter and pay for them to go to a wedding. Most weddings I have gone to aren't that much fun anyways.

My sister is getting married next year and is having a kid free wedding except for 5 kids. Mine, her stepsister's, and her best friend's. I live 1300 miles away and don't know anyone who could watch them during the wedding. I mentioned trying to find a joint sitter for the kids but we haven't decided if we will do that yet. She doesn't care who is offended by our kids being there. She is paying so she chooses

My sister is getting married next year and is having a kid free wedding except for 5 kids. Mine, her stepsister's, and her best friend's. I live 1300 miles away and don't know anyone who could watch them during the wedding. I mentioned trying to find a joint sitter for the kids but we haven't decided if we will do that yet. She doesn't care who is offended by our kids being there. She is paying so she chooses

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